About "The Jay Leno Show"Marking a new era in television, Jay Leno, recently named America's Favorite TV Personality by the 2009 Harris Poll, moved from late night to primetime on September 14 when "The Jay Leno Show" became the first-ever entertainment program to be shown across primetime on broadcast network television.
"The Jay Leno Show" promises more comedy in the 10 p.m. hour and will showcase many of the features that have made Leno America's late-night leader for more than a dozen years.
Before Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson as the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," he honed his comedy in clubs all over the country often exceeding 300 dates per year. He opened for the likes of Tom Jones and John Denver, and after moving to Los Angeles began his career in television and film, both writing behind the scenes and making appearances in shows such as "Welcome Back Kotter" and films including "American Hot Wax." On March 2, 1977, Leno made his first appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and was named permanent guest host in 1987. Leno took over the desk full-time in 1992, but he never stopped touring on the comedy circuit and still averages over 150 gigs a year.
Leno continues to keep in touch with people by shaking hands and getting "one-on-one" time with audiences all over the country, whether he takes the stage at a small club or at his weekly shows in Vegas. Perhaps this is why he continues to exude the "everyman" style and personality that have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest people in show business and undeniably the hardest working -- a winning tandem for the man who says: "Anyone can have a life -- careers are hard to come by!"
"The Jay Leno Show" is from Big Dog Productions in association with Universal Media Studios. Debbie Vickers is the executive producer.
